Master of Public Affairs

Earn a SPEA MPA

The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program at SPEA IUPUI will advance your understanding of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest.

SPEA’s MPA emphasizes professional practice across disciplines, preparing students for responsible and informed legal, management, financial, and budgetary leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sector.

Accreditation

Degree requirements

The core requirements of the MPA prepare you to enter or continue work in public service, no matter your area of focus. Each student must also complete the requirements of at least one concentration, and an experiential requirement that ensures each graduate of the MPA program has gained insight and experience outside the classroom.

Real-life, hands-on projects—not case studies

Capstone classes tackle projects that promote positive change in the community. Each class starts with a variety of local agencies that pitch their needs to SPEA MPA students, who work on the projects in groups.